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Federal Tipoffs Involving Rhode Island Newsletter for Sunday February 02, 2020 ( 2 items )  

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Announces Action Against Citizens Bank, N.A.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued the following news release: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) filed suit against Citizens Bank, N.A. (Citizens), a national banking association headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. The Bureau's complaint alleges violations of the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and TILA's implementing Regulation Z, including violations of amendments to TILA contained in the Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) and the Credit Card  more

Naval War College: Newport Arctic Scholars Initiative Returns for 2nd Round of Work on Arctic Security Issues
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Jan. 29 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: U.S. Naval War College's Newport Arctic Scholars Initiative held a three-day seminar Jan. 22-24 to kick off its second round of work on Arctic security issues. The event gathered 28 scholars and military professionals to discuss a region where melting ice has created a new competitive landscape as nations vie for influence and access to natural resources. "Military activity in the Arctic is increasing in respon  more